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the mouth of Buffalo, in order to attend theCouncil there, the Nephew and son ofthe Dutchman who tends the saw mill,took us up to our farm, where we found ourgoods had safely arrived about two hours be-fore, and unloaded, we gave to the boatman,Thomas Leeks the aforesaid lines to majorCraig, Our letter to General Wilkinson, andthat to Thomas Wistar, with several othersenclosed. The boatman having got theirbusiness accomplished respectfully bade usfarewell, and with cheerful countenanceswent merrily down the lively current,expecting in four days to arrive inPittsburgh. The remainger of the day wasemployed in unpacking our goods, andrepacking them into our cabin, Severalof the articles were wet but nothing ap-peared much damaged. After the things were arranged weexperience a great change. Our nakedwalls, empty house, and bare cupboard,met with a rich supply; our hard andcold beds, were warmed and softened, withblankets: we are now able to make a cupof tea or coffee, though without milk or butter:we have bacon and cheese to eat with our